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Some U.S. lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state by inserting Bible … more
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Leading nonprofit organization awards $2M to Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter School
A leading nonprofit organization that identifies the nation's best public charter schools and helps to fund their expansion and overall impact recently pledged $2 million to Liberty STEAM Charter School. In December, Colorado-based Charter School … more
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It's game on at Furman Middle: School starts e-sports team that competes against others across U.S.
Education has changed significantly in the last decade given technology and various initiatives, but students across the country are also now competing in school in an ever-growing, tech-savvy, new "sports" program. It's called e-sports, which is … more
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Official audit report before Sumter school board Monday
Sumter School District's official audit report will be before the district's Board of Trustees for its regularly scheduled January meeting on Monday night. Public participation, committee reports and the superintendent's report are also listed on … more
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Sumter School District to close schools early Friday due to threat of winter weather
Sumter School District schools will dismiss early on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the strong possibility of light to moderate freezing rain that could result in unsafe road conditions. Elementary … more
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2024 year in review: Alice Drive Elementary and Crosswell Drive shine as district schools
It was another interesting year for Sumter School District with student and school accolades, new policies, a contract extension for the superintendent and board changeover again. In the classroom, Alice Drive Elementary School was the only … more
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Eta Zeta Omega chapter gives gifts including 'reading buddies' to Millwood students
Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Eta Zeta Omega chapter distribute bags filled with books, school supplies and a stuffed animal "reading buddy" to students at Millwood Elementary School last week that were donated by the sorority. more
Sumter County employees hold holiday gift giveaway at Rafting Creek Elementary
REMBERT - There is nothing like a gift giveaway to get you in the Christmas spirit, and kids and adults experienced the "good vibes" of the season here at Rafting Creek Elementary School last week. After an initial Lunch Buddies program … more
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Sumter Career and Technology Center to begin Sports Medicine program
Sumter School District will be offering an additional program for high school students at Sumter Career and Technology Center in January. At last week's district Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Innovation and Career and Technical Education … more
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Morris College receives $1M in state funding
Through the only state funding available to a private higher-education institution, Morris College has received a $1 million budget allocation. Morris' administrators, staff and alumni and three members of Sumter County Legislative Delegation … more
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After Sumter School District curriculum committee dissolved, Disney is named 'educational liaison'
Sumter school board member Bonnie Disney is no longer a committee chair after the board's academics committee was dissolved at the trustees' last meeting, but she said she plans to use her new position title in a similar manner. However, new board … more
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Open Sumter school board Area 8 seat on school board will be a 4-way race
A range of candidates to include a political newcomer all the way to a retired state senator who served for 32 years filed for the open Area 8 seat on Sumter School District Board of Trustees. A special election for the seat is required to serve … more
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Helping children in need
Sumter School District representatives accept a $5,000 grant for weekend food bags for children in the district from Duke Energy Foundation on Monday, Dec. 9, at the district's regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. From left are district school … more
Sumter School District CFO projects $9.8M in net income
For the eighth-consecutive year, Sumter School District will have net income, or a positive change in its fund balance, when its official audit report is released next month. In her monthly financial reporting to close out fiscal 2023-24 to the … more
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Morning coffee with Santa at Oakland Primary School
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Oakland Primary School staff was treated to "breakfast with Santa" by community partner Christ Community Church Sumter. PHOTOS PROVIDED more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Teamwork, confidence launch Hillcrest Middle School students to victory in statewide rover challenge
For eighth-graders at Hillcrest Middle School, the universe isn't just something to gaze at - it's something to conquer. Competing as the Orbit Pioneers, a team of 11 students - Aaron Robinson, Bryce Jumper, Edward Hubbard, Nasir Livingston, … more
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Manchester Elementary School media specialist honored with regional title
Going above and beyond in and outside of the library is what sets Manchester Elementary School media specialist Jessica Flowers apart. And it's what earned her the title of Pee Dee Regional Librarian of the Year. "Loved and excited" is how she … more
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Thomas Sumter Academy earns Purple Star designation
REMBERT - Thomas Sumter Academy has always been a school with a strong military presence, and now it has achieved the state's top honor for connection and relationship to families in the armed forces. On Thursday, representatives from the South … more
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Excelling at teaching tomorrow's leaders at Liberty STEAM Charter School
Liberty STEAM Charter School recognized two teachers of the month, for October lead teacher and November teaching fellow, at its board of directors meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. more
Athletic field updates, board committee assignments before Sumter trustees on Monday
Project updates on athletic fields at the district's three high schools and discussion of a new program offering at Sumter Career and Technology Center will be before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday. Financial reports, board … more
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